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"Here a Lee, there a Lee, everywhere a Lee, a Lee!!" I do so love the Revolution and everything about history. And I think I do because of all the fabulous teachers I had who loved it, too. Keep on posting, because I love benefiting from all your hard work.

As my father's family is from, and still resides, in Westmoreland County, Virginia (the Athens of America), with strong Lee and Washington connections, I was happy to see two of the five Lee brothers mentioned. The one overlooked is Arthur Lee, who is a fascinating character and true patriot.

Other overlooked patriots to add to a longer list would be, Haym Solomon, George Mason, Commmodore Barry, and Thomas Nelson, Jr.Oh. And let's not forget Martha Washington, who accompanied her husband several times and brought supplies.